Pregnancy truly is a miracle. Whether or not it was planned or a surprise, you will be amazed the first time you see your baby on an ultrasound. The news although welcome can be a bit overwhelming, especially as you now know that what you eat can directly effect the health of another person - your baby!
Your medical professional may help you make healthy changes to your lifestyle and a pregnancy diet plan, ensuring the ideal pregnancy experience possible. Learning all you can about pregnancy and good diet will help your pregnancy to be safer and healthier.
There are many books detailing the stages of pregnancy month by month, week by week and even day by day. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the details.
Weight gain during pregnancy is part of the process, however it has to be a reasonable amount, your doctor should be able to guide you in that regard. Most of the weight is gained in the later stages of pregnancy, not all is weight by food. Going crazy because you are eating for two is not the way that weight is gained with pregnancy. A good pregnancy guide will help with the weight that is to be gained on average at the different stages of pregnancy.
So what foods are good to include your pregnancy diet?
Of course the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables and water of course. There are some fruits and vegetables that are essential due to their great nutritional value to the growing baby. Here are some:
- Apricot - a good source of Vitamin A for eyes and heart
- Blackberry - is a good source of collagen for skin
- Peach - a good source of calcium and potassium, which aids in the health of urinary and digestive system
- Strawberry - has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- Raspberry - has antioxidant properties and contains ellagic acid which helps prevent damage to cell membranes
- Apple - aids in decreasing oxidation of cell membrane fats
- Prune - a good source of calcium and potassium for bones
- Pear - a good source of Vitamin C and copper which helps protects cells from oxygen-related damage
- Quince - anti - viral properties and has imuno-stimulant effects
- Sea Buckthorn Berries - has 11 out of the 14 essential trace minerals and Omega 7
- Orange - Vitamin C and strong anti-inflammatory properties
- Cornelian Cherry - Vitamins A & C
- Persimmon - aids in cell protection
- Plum - aids in cell protection and preventing oxygen based damage to fats
- White Grape - Antioxidant properties and general health protecting properties
- Red Grape - Antioxidant properties and is rich in carotenoids, beta-carotene
- Mandarin - Vitamin C and helps lower "bad" cholesterol
- Tomato - rich in vitamins and minerals
- Melon - Vitamin C
- Pineapple - has properties that aid in digestion
- Banana - rich in potassium that aids in keeping the heart and nervous system healthy
Of course avoid any foods that you or your baby is allergic to, it is a good idea to consult your doctor with regard to your specific health concerns.
Now if you want an easy way of getting the above nutrition without having to eat pounds of fruit, there is way.....
FruitsMax is a food supplement that is made of the above all natural fruits and has all the essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. It has NO preservatives, NO artificial colors and NO artificial flavors. It is also GMO free. ABSOLUTELY NO CHEMICALS
It does have something extra that you do get that you would not with just eating the above fruits. Each FruitsMax food supplement pill contains "Narine" probiotics which is a probiotic that belongs to the Lactobacillus Acidophilus family. Research (over the past 50 years) has shown that the Narine probiotic has:
- helped to increase vitamin and mineral penetration in the body
- improved intestinal health
- possesses high antibacterial and antibiotic properties
- strengthened the immune system
- improved oral health
Pregnancy is a miraculous time. You want to do everything you can to savor it as much as possible. Pregnancy can be difficult, but it can be handled and be a memory you can expect to treasure forever. Eat right to get all your essential pregnancy nutrients and exercise and rest! Enjoy!
Oh forgot to mention this vitamin supplement is not just for pregnant women, anyone can take it at any age, because all it really is a mix of fruits with a little something for digestion - so stay healthy!
